FL Emphasizes Safety of Seafood

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today said that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf. He is concerned that misinformation about the conditions in the gulf waters may unnecessarily impact the state’s seafood industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

AL Ag Dept Involved with Oil Spill Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The annual meeting of the Alabama Agri-Business Council started today in Orange Beach, Alabama as one topic of discussion was the situation concerning the impending arrival of the oil spill onto the shores of Alabama. Glen Zorn, Alabama Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture, was at this mornings meeting and talked about how they have been involved with this situation. Download Audio …

FL Ag Does Well in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said overall agriculture did well in this year’s state legislative session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

AL NRCS Announces Energy Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, AL April 30, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Applications are being accepted through May 21, 2010. While this is a continuous signup, applications for 2010 funding must be received by the …

Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill have already begun as Tyron Spearman reports two dates for hearings have just been set for a couple of locations here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Popular School Menu Items Targeted

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

Some popular items often seen on school lunch menus have been specifically targeted for removal by some of the 801 adults who responded to a poll commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Drink Up

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Do you know what the most popular drink is in the world? Everett Griner gives us the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

FL Governor Proclaims Natural Resources Conservation Day

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and District Conservationist Donna Hopwood celebrated April 27, 2010 as Natural Resources Conservation Day. As Florida Governor Charlie Crist marked the occasion with a signed proclamation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

ABAC Club Wins Prestigious Award

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Ag Business Club at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was recently honored as the National Outstanding Student Chapter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

AL Agribusiness Council Looking Forward to Upcoming Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Executive Director of the The Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, says they are excited about their upcoming annual meeting, to be held May 3-4, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025